St. Mary's Catholic School

St. Mary's Catholic School is a school located in rural Nigeria. It is currently newsworthy due to the mass abduction of approximately 300 students and staff members. According to recent reports from December 2025, the kidnapping occurred weeks prior, and the captors have yet to make contact with the families or issue any ransom demands. Survivors of the abduction have recounted their experiences. The lack of communication from the kidnappers has left parents in a state of uncertainty and suspense, highlighting the ongoing security challenges and vulnerability of schools in certain regions of Nigeria. The incident underscores the broader issue of mass kidnappings for ransom in the country and the devastating impact on affected communities.